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“I want to take a moment and give my condolences to Claire's family. She was a person I admired her very much. I saw her every week for the last 25...Read More »
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1 of 25 | Posted by: PHYLLIS - Clifton Park, NY

“Claire Ruslander was one of my biggest wrestling fans. Even after David had graduated and moved on to Cornell, Claire continued to come to BC...Read More »
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2 of 25 | Posted by: Alan Marwill - San Francisco, CA

“Dear Ruslander Family, I celebrate with you the wonderful life of Claire Ruslander. I could not write enough thank you notes to cover the meals,...Read More »
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3 of 25 | Posted by: Paul and Kim Lierheimer - Elkhart, IN

“Who could've expected that a neighbor, moving in next door in '65, would become a lifelong friend; a shining star in our sky? We Lierheimers were all...Read More »
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4 of 25 | Posted by: Chris Lierheimer - Evergreen, CO

“"Aunt Claire" is a life-long memory for me. She is one of the few constants I have relied on-like falling leaves, cold NY mornings, and Kenaware Ave...Read More »
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5 of 25 | Posted by: Meg (Lierheimer) McIntire - Tampa, FL

“Dear Betsy and family, I'm thinking of all of you at your time of great loss. I have many fond memories of your family and ...Read More »
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6 of 25 | Posted by: David Hadley - Boston, MA

“The Ruslander family I was shocked to hear of Claire's passing and saddened by it. I always enjoyed seeing her at all of Lindsay's tennis matches...Read More »
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7 of 25 | Posted by: Grace and Gus Franze - Glenmont, NY

“To Bob, Michael, Betsy & David, At this time of sorrow I reflect on the past journey of friendship, stewardship, mentoring and great times. Though...Read More »
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8 of 25 | Posted by: Ted Sprinkle - Fairfield, CT

“Dear Betsy, We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Beth and Chris
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10 of 25 | Posted by: Beth Walsh & Chris Maier - Troy, NY

“Mike & Family, We are very sorry to hear about the recent loss of your mom/grandmother. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories that...Read More »
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11 of 25 | Posted by: Tricia Teeter - Latham, NY

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you..Have fond memories going back to when Claire was in Sunday school with my sister
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12 of 25 | Posted by: Charley and Marcia Ehrlich - NY

“I extend my deeply felt sympathy to the whole family. It was a shock to see the obituary, as I did not even know that Claire was ill. Although I did...Read More »
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13 of 25 | Posted by: Eric Leighton - Delmar, NY

“Dear Barbara, Mike and girls.... I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It is especially difficult to experience it around the holidays. Please...Read More »
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14 of 25 | Posted by: Marie Johnson - Venice, FL

“To all the Ruslander Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I will miss Claire on my visits with Betsy and...Read More »
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17 of 25 | Posted by: Emily Garrett - Doylestown, PA

“Dear Michael, Barbara, Molly and all the Ruslanders, We are so sorry to hear of Claire's passing. She and all of you were so welcoming to our...Read More »
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18 of 25 | Posted by: Helen and Bob Smith - Delmar, NY

“Betsy, Mr. Ruslander, Michael and David, I was so sorry to hear of your Mom's/Claire's passing. She was a beacon of light, always a kind word and a...Read More »
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19 of 25 | Posted by: Heather Rooney - Delmar, NY

“Bob, we offer our condolence at this sad time. Our memories of Claire go back many years and we were pleased to see her at Temple not too long ago. ...Read More »
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21 of 25 | Posted by: Joan and Fred Paul - Albany, NY

CLAIRE R. RUSLANDER Delmar, NY 1928-2009 ClaireR. Ruslander, age 81, of Delmar, NY died on Monday, November 23, 2009 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany surrounded by her loving family. Born August 6, 1928 to Joseph and Blanche Goldowsky Rosenholtz in Port Chester, NY, Claire lived in Troy and graduated Troy Public Schools 2 and 14 and Troy High School, class of 1946. She graduated from Russell Sage College in 1950 having been active in many campus activities, especially theater, having been president of the dramatics association. Claire had many leading roles and went on to act and direct from 1950-1954 with the RPI Players. In 1954 she was a charter member of Albany Civic Theatre where she also acted and directed. She was still active with Troy High School and Russell Sage College reunion committees and was always the toast person at the Russell Sage class events. In 1954 she married Robert K. Ruslander and was active in Parent Faculty Organizations with him, serving as co-president of both the middle and high school PFO. She was very active in community and school activities, a member of Congregation Beth Emeth (where she served on many committees) and its Sisterhood. Her many interests included reading, cooking, knitting and crewel, writing poetry, music, movies and the arts. Most of all she loved her children and grandchildren, her son, Michael and his wife, Barbara and their girls, Lindsay and Molly, her daughter, Betsy and her companion, Louie Rizzo, and her son, David and his wife Lisa Vlastelica and their children, Joe, Carly and Glenna. She was the sister of Ann Misenhimer , aunt of Wendy Hill and Brian Segel and his wife, Jamie and was survived by several grand nieces and nephews and great-grand niece and nephew. Services will be held at Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road, Albany, NY on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will follow in the Beth Emeth Cemetery, Loudonville, NY. Those wishing to remember Claire in a special way may make a memorial contribution to Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. F

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I want to take a moment and give my condolences to Claire's family. She was a person I admired her very much. I saw her every week for the last 25 years. We shared many pleasurable moments. She will be missed, that's for sure. May she rest in peace. With thoughts and prayers, Phyllis Murray Gloria Pacella

Posted by: PHYLLIS - Clifton Park, NY Dec 12, 2009

Claire Ruslander was one of my biggest wrestling fans. Even after David had graduated and moved on to Cornell, Claire continued to come to BC wrestling matches and support our team. In my senior year she sent me the nicest cards when I won wrestling tournements. I still have the cards to this day, 25 years later. In addition, to being a great wresting fan Claire was a very loving and wonderful person. I am sure she will be dearly

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Claire Ruslander was one of my biggest wrestling fans. Even after David had graduated and moved on to Cornell, Claire continued to come to BC wrestling matches and support our team. In my senior year she sent me the nicest cards when I won wrestling tournements. I still have the cards to this day, 25 years later. In addition, to being a great wresting fan Claire was a very loving and wonderful person. I am sure she will be dearly missed. To David and all the Ruslanders, I am so sorry for your loss. She has always been in my memory and in my heart and will continue to be there.

Posted by: Alan Marwill - San Francisco, CA Dec 03, 2009

Dear Ruslander Family, I celebrate with you the wonderful life of Claire Ruslander. I could not write enough thank you notes to cover the meals, conversations, love, and friendship that Claire has given to Kim and I over the years. This woman has been one of my two role models for how the perfect mother should behave. This woman would do anything for her children. Even joining her oldest son's obnoxious friends to celebrate during Michael and Barb's wedding reception. This was an amazing woman!

Posted by: Paul and Kim Lierheimer - Elkhart, IN Nov 26, 2009

Who could've expected that a neighbor, moving in next door in '65, would become a lifelong friend; a shining star in our sky? We Lierheimers were all in love with Claire. A favorite memory has to be the many Halloweens, with Bob at home to pass out candy and Claire in our living room, dressed up in elaborate costumes with our mom & dad: Gypsy dancers, trees (with dad, the washer-woman, hanging laundry); then there was the mysterious black and

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Who could've expected that a neighbor, moving in next door in '65, would become a lifelong friend; a shining star in our sky? We Lierheimers were all in love with Claire. A favorite memory has to be the many Halloweens, with Bob at home to pass out candy and Claire in our living room, dressed up in elaborate costumes with our mom & dad: Gypsy dancers, trees (with dad, the washer-woman, hanging laundry); then there was the mysterious black and white striped outfits that she & mom wore one Halloween: never figured that one out. While I am so saddened by her passing, I join the Ruslanders in celebrating this wonderful, wonderful woman and her joyful life.

Posted by: Chris Lierheimer - Evergreen, CO Nov 26, 2009

"Aunt Claire" is a life-long memory for me. She is one of the few constants I have relied on-like falling leaves, cold NY mornings, and Kenaware Ave. She taught me to knit, knocked on my Mom's door when I couldn't reach her by phone, and remembered every birthday, anniversary, and remarkable event of my life. One of my favorite memories is the morning (night) that the horn on one of your cars blasted, spontaneously, due to the extreme cold. The

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"Aunt Claire" is a life-long memory for me. She is one of the few constants I have relied on-like falling leaves, cold NY mornings, and Kenaware Ave. She taught me to knit, knocked on my Mom's door when I couldn't reach her by phone, and remembered every birthday, anniversary, and remarkable event of my life. One of my favorite memories is the morning (night) that the horn on one of your cars blasted, spontaneously, due to the extreme cold. The neighbors met in your driveway and brainstormed how to shut it off. Once it was finally off (brute force, as I recall), Mrs. R, in her usual upbeat manner, invited us all in for breakfast. (Never mind that it was 3am.) I will miss her. She was one of a kind.

Posted by: Meg (Lierheimer) McIntire - Tampa, FL Nov 26, 2009

Dear Betsy and family, I'm thinking of all of you at your time of great loss. I have many fond memories of your family and of Claire. I especially remember how kind Claire was when I broke the foyer light with a tennis racket trying to re-enact a scene from Conan the Barbarian. She was a kind and gracious woman. I especially remember how much she adored her family. My love and thoughts to your entire family. Fondly, your friend always, David Hadley

Posted by: David Hadley - Boston, MA Nov 26, 2009

The Ruslander family I was shocked to hear of Claire's passing and saddened by it. I always enjoyed seeing her at all of Lindsay's tennis matches and appreciated her support. I remember our chats at Capital Rep and programs at Russell Sage. I will miss her and she will be in my thoughts and prayers for a long time.

Posted by: Grace and Gus Franze - Glenmont, NY Nov 25, 2009

To Bob, Michael, Betsy & David, At this time of sorrow I reflect on the past journey of friendship, stewardship, mentoring and great times. Though our roads have diverted over the past few years I have kept in touch through David and know how much Claire will be missed. Our best from Cindy & Ted Sprinkle

Posted by: Ted Sprinkle - Fairfield, CT Nov 25, 2009

Betsy, Please accept our condolences for your loss in this difficult time, our prayers and our best wishes.

Posted by: Douglas Broda - Schaghticoke, NY Nov 25, 2009

Dear Betsy, We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Beth and Chris

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